Selling a Business in Portland
Owners in the Portland area sell to local buyers and to buyers from other markets. The area has 19,167 employer businesses, and 87% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows what is here and how a sale is handled.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Portland by the numbers
19,167
19,167
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
87%
87%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
58,202
58,202
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
261,252
261,252
EMPLOYMENT
$16.5 billion
$16.5 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
7,335
7,335
BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.
How Portland compares
The Portland area ranks 1st of 3 Maine metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Portland, compared with 8% in Maine.
7,335 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
The Portland area ranks 1st of 3 Maine metro areas for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.1% between 2018 and 2023.
Professional and technical services makes up 11% of employer businesses in Portland, compared with 8% in Maine.
7,335 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,515 employer businesses
Retail: 2,392 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,307 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,072 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,027 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 2,515 employer businesses
Retail: 2,392 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 2,307 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 2,072 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 2,027 employer businesses
What buyers look for
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
Buyers look first at profit that holds up under review. Three years of tax returns and profit and loss statements that match each other carry more weight than a high number that cannot be shown.
How much of the business depends on the owner
How concentrated sales are among a few customers
The lease, its remaining term and the landlord's consent to a sale
The condition of equipment and the contracts that transfer
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Portland
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Portland
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Portland. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,925 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Contracting: 792 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,598 related employer businesses in Portland.
Full-Service Restaurants: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,135 related employer businesses in Portland.
Real Estate Brokerages: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,133 related employer businesses in Portland.
Primary & Family Care: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
956 related employer businesses in Portland.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
629 related employer businesses in Portland.
Auto Repair: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
592 related employer businesses in Portland.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
435 related employer businesses in Portland.
Residential Cleaning: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
396 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hotels: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Technology & Media
340 related employer businesses in Portland.
Creative Agencies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
326 related employer businesses in Portland.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
319 related employer businesses in Portland.
Daycare Centers: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
298 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Freight Trucking: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
286 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hair Salons: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
276 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gas Stations: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
239 related employer businesses in Portland.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
200 related employer businesses in Portland.
Bars & Pubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
186 related employer businesses in Portland.
Non-Medical Home Care: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
181 related employer businesses in Portland.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
167 related employer businesses in Portland.
Home Infusion: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
122 related employer businesses in Portland.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Portland. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Construction & Engineering
2,925 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Contracting: 792 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 467 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 403 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Plumbing: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 347 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 297 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 267 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Civil Engineering: 176 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Roofing & Siding: 56 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
1,598 related employer businesses in Portland.
Full-Service Restaurants: 702 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 461 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 265 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 123 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Ghost Kitchens. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
1,135 related employer businesses in Portland.
Real Estate Brokerages: 487 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 276 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 187 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 142 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Mortgage Brokerages: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical Practices
1,133 related employer businesses in Portland.
Primary & Family Care: 241 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 214 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 208 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
956 related employer businesses in Portland.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 278 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 134 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 128 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Electronics & Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
629 related employer businesses in Portland.
Auto Repair: 258 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 99 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 55 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Marinas: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Car Washes: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Boat Dealerships: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
592 related employer businesses in Portland.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 193 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 107 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 82 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 49 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Textile & Apparel Manufacturing: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Home Services
435 related employer businesses in Portland.
Residential Cleaning: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 224 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 169 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Security Systems: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Audio Visual (AV). Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Junk Removal. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Pool & Spa Service. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA.
Hospitality & Travel
396 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hotels: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 230 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 45 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Transportation Services: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Travel Agencies: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Technology & Media
340 related employer businesses in Portland.
Creative Agencies: 102 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 91 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
E-commerce & Online Brands. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Wholesale & Distribution
326 related employer businesses in Portland.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 121 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Packaging, Paper & JanSan Distribution: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
319 related employer businesses in Portland.
Daycare Centers: 306 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Preschools. Typical sale multiple: 3.12x - 4.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
298 related employer businesses in Portland.
General Freight Trucking: 175 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Port Drayage. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
286 related employer businesses in Portland.
Hair Salons: 146 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 69 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Barber Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.25x SDE.
Medical Spas. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
276 related employer businesses in Portland.
Gas Stations: 204 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 72 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Truck Stops & Travel Centers. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Health & Fitness
239 related employer businesses in Portland.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 127 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 112 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
200 related employer businesses in Portland.
Bars & Pubs: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 63 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Arcades & FECs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.6x SDE.
Bowling Alleys: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Event Venues. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 3.5x Earnings.
Banquet Halls. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x Earnings.
Escape Rooms. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
186 related employer businesses in Portland.
Non-Medical Home Care: 130 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Senior Living Communities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Adult Day Services. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
181 related employer businesses in Portland.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 103 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Water & Wastewater Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
167 related employer businesses in Portland.
Home Infusion: 67 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
122 related employer businesses in Portland.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 87 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Mobile & In-Home Pet Care. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Fleet.
E-commerce & Online Businesses
Amazon FBA Businesses. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Online Marketplaces. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 6.0x SDE.
Land & Agriculture
Crop Production. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.69x EBITDA.
Livestock & Ranching. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.76x EBITDA.
Agribusiness & Infrastructure. Typical sale multiple: 5.2x - 10.3x EBITDA.
AgTech & Precision Ag. Typical sale multiple: 8.3x - 12.1x EBITDA.
Agri-Tourism & Lifestyle. Typical sale multiple: 2.51x - 4.54x SDE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Portland ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Portland?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Portland?
Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.
Is the sale confidential?
Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.
FROM OUR BLOG
Guides for owners in Portland
October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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October 3, 2025
Business Owners
Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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March 5, 2026
Business Owners
Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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February 9, 2026
Business Owners
The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why
The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.
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